Inquest reveals Welsh farmer was found dead in a slurry tank

"Islwyn was a caring farmer who was proud of his stock"

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An inquest hearing into Islwyn Owen's death said the Gwynedd farmer was found dead in a slurry tank.
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An inquest hearing into Islwyn Owen's death said the Gwynedd farmer was found dead in a slurry tank.

A well-known farmer in Wales was found dead in a slurry tank, an inquest heard. North Wales Police confirmed 67-year-old Islwyn Owen had died 'unexpectedly' at his farm near Bala around 10.30pm on September...

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